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the Naked Church – Clergy/Laity

This is another great book by Wayne Jacobsen. Previously involved in the institutional church, Wayne writes honestly and powerfully about his transition and why true Biblical relationships are the most healthy for Christ followers. The following is the second of two excerpts from his book. This excerpt talks about the clergy/laity divide. This book is […]

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the Naked Church – Who’s Your Daddy?

This is another great book by Wayne Jacobsen. Previously involved in the institutional church, Wayne writes honestly and powerfully about his transition and why true Biblical relationships are the most healthy for Christ followers. The following is the first of two excerpts from his book. This excerpt asks who is your covering. This book is […]

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Getting Started

Compiled and edited by Felicity Dale, this manual contains insights and biblical content on how and why people should start simple church. It’s uniquely formatted with information on the left side and supporting quotes on the right side. I have added excerpts below from both sides. You can find more resources and information on Tony […]

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So You Don’t Want To Go To Church Anymore

Authored by Wayne Jacobsen and Dave Coleman, this narrative tells the story of Jake Colsen, an overworked and disillusioned pastor, who gets transformed over time by his encounters with a mysterious man named John. This is the only narrative style book on my list and it might be a great tool to reach people who […]

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Insurgence

I took this book, by Frank Viola, with me on my trip to Tanzania, Africa. It’s about 440 pages and pretty hefty but it’s broken up into small segments which makes it easier to read. On my first leg, from Phoenix to D.C., I had to put the book down. I found myself getting teary […]

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The Anatomy of a Hybrid

This is a great study guide for those interested in how the State historically has impacted the Church. Leonard Verduin writes with great insight and detail, making this book highly valuable for those trying to understand how the Church drifted so far from the teachings of Christ. Below is an excerpt describing the major transition […]

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The Coming Divine Reset of The Body of Christ

Book review by Denise DiGiglia As an independent 18 year old, living away from my comfortable farm life, I was fortunate to have a great spiritual mentor.  Instead of just feeding me information he asked questions.  One of the things I appreciated most about Gardner’s book is the questions he asks throughout.  Referencing the subtitle, […]

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The Church Comes Home

Highly recommended book by Robert and Julia Banks. About 260 pages, this will take some time to get through, but it’s well worth the effort. The following excerpt is so important, I hope you read this and commit yourselves to loving your new family members “for better or for worse”. Paul frequently spoke of the […]

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Simply Church

This book by Tony and Felicity Dale is an easy read at about 115 pages. The excerpt below comes from a chapter entitled You in Your Small Corner and I in Mine and talks about sharing ourselves with others. It is hard to enjoy any sense of “community” when we see each other a couple of […]

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Stick Your Neck Out

This book by Travis Kolder is about 65 pages and easy to read. As the title suggests, it encourages people to take a step of faith to begin the journey into true fellowship. The excerpt below is from a chapter entitled Calling Forth the Women. The excerpt may be a bit long but it’s an […]